Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

JANUARY 16, 2024

The same has been applied to closing arguments. Our review of Bentson’s closing statement convinces us that the language quoted above was a straightforward judicial admission, not merely a concession for the sake of argument. Pantone, Inc. Esselte Letraset, Ltd., 2d 601, 607 (2 nd Cir. Zillow Group, Inc.

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Closing Argument Opening Statement Admissibility Pleadings 40

Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Pleadings: Pleadings are the formal documents filed with the court that state party positions in a lawsuit, including complaints, answers, petitions, and motions. Lawyers use persuasive writing in pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs to convince the court to rule in their favor.

Objections 130

Objections Pleadings Precedent Legal Arguments 130

Evidence at Trial

MARCH 22, 2023

One its expert witnesses walked the jury through powerful demonstrative evidence detailing DNA contamination in its crime lab. In pretrial litigation , judicial notice requests are used in pleadings to establish some needed fact without an attesting witness. 3d 576, 580 (1970). 201(f); see also Cal. Code § 457.

Evidence 52

Evidence Witnesses Hearsay Rule Admissibility 52